Terms of Use
Terms governing your use of chekdhealth.com and related domains, including acceptable use, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution.
Last updated: February 18, 2026
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Acceptance of These Terms
Chekd Health is operated by Blacksmith Medical LLC (doing business as Chekd Health).
By accessing or using the Chekd Health website (the “Website”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and all applicable laws. If you do not agree to these Terms, you must not use the Website.
Your use of the Website is also subject to our Privacy and Cookie Policy, Medical & Content Disclaimer, Editorial Policy, References and Sources Policy, and Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure, which are incorporated by reference.
Use of the Website and Services
Chekd Health provides educational information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs / STIs) and comparisons of third-party testing providers.
The Website is provided for informational purposes only. Chekd Health does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
Chekd Health reserves the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue the Website, in whole or in part, at any time without notice or liability.
User Responsibilities and Prohibited Conduct
You agree not to:
Use the Website in violation of any applicable law or regulation
Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website
Interfere with the operation or security of the Website
Scrape, crawl, harvest, or collect data from the Website using automated means
Reverse engineer or attempt to extract source code
Use Website content to train artificial intelligence systems, machine learning models, or data aggregation systems without prior written consent
Misrepresent your identity or affiliation
You are responsible for your own healthcare decisions and for verifying information directly with third-party providers.
Intellectual Property Rights
All content on the Website, including text, graphics, logos, design, and structure, is owned by or licensed to Blacksmith Medical LLC and is protected by intellectual property laws.
You may access and use the Website for personal, non-commercial purposes only.
You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, create derivative works from, publicly display, or exploit any Website content without prior written permission.
Unauthorized use of Website content may violate copyright, trademark, and other applicable laws.
Disclaimers and Limitation of Liability
The Website and all content are provided “as is” and “as available,” without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
Blacksmith Medical LLC disclaims all warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
Blacksmith Medical LLC shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website.
Total liability for any claim arising out of or relating to the Website shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Website, which is currently $0.
Your use of the Website and reliance on its content is at your own risk.
Additional medical limitations are described in the Medical & Content Disclaimer.
Governing Law and Dispute Resolution
These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Washington, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Mandatory Arbitration & Class Action Waiver:
Any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered in accordance with applicable arbitration rules.
Arbitration shall take place in King County, Washington, unless otherwise required by law.
You agree that arbitration shall be conducted on an individual basis. You waive any right to participate in a class action, class arbitration, or representative proceeding.
Exceptions:
Either party may bring an individual claim in small claims court if eligible.
Blacksmith Medical LLC may seek injunctive or equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to protect its intellectual property or confidential information.
If the arbitration provision is found unenforceable, disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the state or federal courts located in King County, Washington.
Indemnification and Changes to Terms
You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Blacksmith Medical LLC, its affiliates, officers, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of:
Your use of the Website
Your violation of these Terms
Your misuse of Website content
Chekd Health reserves the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent revision.
How To Contact Us
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Use, please contact us through our Contact page.